Rain Washes Away the Blues

As goes the progress on our house, goes my attitude.

Today, stuff was being done on the house, therefore, a good day.

Yesterday, the road was graded and it looks great.  The ditches and drainage were supposed to be installed today but no one was on site with the backhoe.  

Ah, you say, that's progress?  

The tree felling expert was on site taking down a particularly touchy tree.  When the driveway was cut, a major portion of the roots for this large tree were removed.  We have been debating whether to take this tree down because it might fall over onto the house in a stiff wind.

We decided to remove it but the builder wasn't comfortable with his skill taking it down so the expert was contacted.  

And, lo and behold, he actually showed up!  Fast!  Will wonders never cease!

We arrived on site at 10:30 am and the tree was down and 50% cut up.  Impressive.

The backhoe was not on site because the tree had to be removed before he can take out the stump.  So cutting in the drainage on the road was delayed a day.

All is OK.

The painter is finishing up the interior paint.  

Wow, a big day with progress.  Don't let anyone know we are experiencing PROGRESS.   Or, that I even mentioned the "P" word.

I included some pictures as proof...I know, I could photoshop them but I'm not that smart so take a look!

What about the rain, you say.  This morning bajareque, a fine mist that dances in the air, was here.  This ultra fine mist moved through an open window on a puff of air and dampen Yella's face.  This is what keeps a topical cloud forest moist.

The bajareque changed to a light rain on a stiff wind in late morning.  Too much rain to hike or run in.  This is the first rain since I arrived on January 4th.  

No problem...all is well with the house.  Obsessed you say, well, ya!